The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 97,800
 Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SLR McLaren Roadster is 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the SL 400.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73.9
82.6
75.1 in
Width
73.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
50 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
183.3 in
Length
181.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.85 %
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
C199
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 276.825
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
328 hp
SL 400
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

▶ REPLAY
6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
11 mpg
city
24 mpg
22 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
553 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
553 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
274.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data